Monday, January 19

Communication and Person Centred Care for those with Dementia

By UNISON Cymru Learning

How we can better help someone living with Dementia...

Date and time

Location

Online

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Highlights

Online

About this event

Whether you are suporting a friend or relative with dementia, or work in a care setting, this course can help!

The session will cover:

Discuss in detail the ways in which Dementia could affect people (Types/Progression etc).
Discusses the importance of interaction and communication with someone living with dementia.
Communication tips and ideas for a flexible person-centred approach.
Understanding behaviours and how to respond empathetically.
Dealing with distress or challenging behaviour
Communication methods to try with confusion or hallucinations etc.
Overview of person-centred care and what that means for someone with dementia
Discussion around the importance of understanding every person uniqueness and how to find out what’s important.
Introduction to the concepts of tailored Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Reminiscence Therapy
To equip staff with person centred approach and to encourage ideas of ways they can improve.
To provide practical support on implementing activities and support that’s person centred.

This course has been organised in partnership between UNISON Cymru Wales 'Wales Union Learning Fund' (WULF) project and Effro.

In order to be eligible to attend this event you must be a public service worker that either lives or works in Wales.

The webinars will be delivered Effro using MS Teams, and you can take part using your laptop, PC or mobile device. Once you have registered your place, joining instructions will be emailed to you in advance of the course start date.

This information will be securely stored and destroyed after one year. For more information on how UNISON uses your personal data, please go to: www.unison.org.uk/privacy-policy.

Frequently asked questions

What if this event is sold out but I want to attend?

We do not operate a waiting list system on Eventbrite. However, if you would like your name to be added to our externally held waiting list please email cymruwaleswulf@unison.co.uk and also follow our profile page on Eventbrite to be notified automatically of all our upcoming courses and events.

What if I book a place but cannot then attend the course?

Please cancel your place via Eventbrite.

What if I want to attend but cannot make this date?

We do not operate a waiting list system on Eventbrite. However, if you would like your name to be added to our externally held waiting list please email cymruwaleswulf@unison.co.uk and also follow our profile page on Eventbrite to be notified automatically of all our upcoming courses and events.

Can I share this with my colleagues?

Yes! That's a great thing to do and the first step to becoming active with your union.

Organized by

UNISON Cymru Learning

The UNISON Cymru Learning team are responsible for working with members, activists and branches to organise the delivery of the union's Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) project and our member learning activities in Wales.

We organise on courses, workshops and conferences aimed at building the skills and confidence of the public service workforce, working in partnership with our Branches, employers and specialist learning providers.

WULF courses are open to all public service workers living and/or working in Wales, and we welcome workers who are yet to join UNISON and members of other unions.

All our courses take you on a journey - exploring issues that impact you in your workplace, discussing ideas for how you and your colleagues might improve things, and provide opportunities for you to get involved in making change happen through your union and beyond.

We also recruit Union Learning Reps and provide public service workers across Wales with advice, guidance and signposting relating to their learning and development needs.